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Support for Bus Franchising Pilots

A public procurement published by Department for Transport via Find a Tender.

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£500k
Award value
£500k
Tender value
1
Suppliers
1
Awards
4
Notices
Contract
Stage

Overview

The purpose of this procurement is to commission an external consultant to support the development of new and innovative Franchising Models and support the department with phase 1 of the Bus Franchising and Reform Pilot Programme.

Key details

Source
Find a Tender
Lifecycle stage
Contract
Status
active
CPV classification
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£500,000
Tender value
£500,000
First published
11 Aug 2025
Last updated
7 Apr 2026
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Awards

1 award recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLPOC45453328 Sept 2025pending£500k

Notice timeline

Every published notice in this procurement's lifecycle.

  1. Tender noticeSupport for Bus Franchising Pilots
  2. Award,contractSupport for Bus Franchising Pilots
  3. Award,contractSupport for Bus Franchising Pilots
  4. Contract terminatedSupport for Bus Franchising Pilots

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Support for Bus Franchising Pilots"?

Support for Bus Franchising Pilots is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Transport via Find a Tender.

Has "Support for Bus Franchising Pilots" been awarded?

Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £500,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".

Which suppliers are involved in "Support for Bus Franchising Pilots"?

1 supplier is linked: GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP.

What is "Support for Bus Franchising Pilots" worth?

The reported award value is £500,000.

When was "Support for Bus Franchising Pilots" published?

It was first published on 11 Aug 2025 and last updated on 7 Apr 2026, across 4 notices.

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